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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1903
Page
4
The Frederick News excerpt reports on editorials about U.S. politics and European travel notes by Ales F. Mankell, plus a Chicago dispatch detailing Annie Oakley’s cocaine addiction and its damaging effects. It discusses the drug’s steadying myth, the degradation it causes, and calls for stricter controls.
A Cumberland News item comments on political rhetoric around Mr. Bryan and the term Banco steers, noting similar clever propaganda tactics. The piece references a discovery described as a rich vein of iron, hinting at shifting emphasis in public discourse and resources.
Washington reports Patepeco river matters and Baltimore’s push to become capital. General Miles tops Democratic hopefuls for president, with Roosevelt eager to oppose him. Maryland notes Governor as pivotal, suggesting Stevenson Williams or Lowndes as likely GOP picks. Williams favored for clean record and readiness.
A fragmentary humor column cites quips about marriage finances and conscience in a satirical dialogue. Readers reference jokes from The Washington Star, Philadelphia Ledger, Chicago Daily News, and New York Times, with banter about fortune telling and racehorse patience.
The Florida Times asserts the Deep South rejects Senator Tillman as a false representative and dismisses his claims of defending South Carolina and the South. It urges repudiation of his championship and denial of his authority to prevent misled neighbors from stumbling in the path of Southern development.
A fragmentary newspaper card mixes a poem about longing for a Aunt Esther shortcake with a testimonial section. The verse credits J M Lewis from the Houston Post and mentions a mashed retelling of a dramatic health cure using Dr Ring's New Discoveries for Consumption. It touts cure claims and a remedy price from A and Pearce's Drug Store.
A heated meeting of Maryland Republicans in Prince George's county sparked a violent clash as Congressman-elect Rodney Mudd and E D Benton hurled insults and exchanged blows amid accusations of tampering. The altercation prompted intervention by state officials and a second disorder during a county case discussion. Additional remarks and threats followed among county figures, including Frank Oldfield and George Day, as tensions over delegate appointments and political power escalated.
A party of about sixty boarders on a straw ride near East Church Street and the NC BR station was dampened by heavy rain. Miss Franke slipped while alighting, was briefly cut but not seriously hurt, and the group returned to Singapore after seeking help at a drug store.
A fragmentary notice notes Masons of the Royal Arch held a chapter in the city tonight with Mr Foble visiting. The text mentions plans to return tomorrow and references a woman named Mrs. Foble.
Mrs. Anna Noggle of Moriron Wisconsin and Mrs. Hiram Johnson of Omaha contend they are the oldest twins in the country. Born May 20 1815 in Greenfield New York, they are joined by Axton and Bethuel French of Peterson Town as likely the next oldest pair, aged eight years apart. The report also notes a local alarm test by United Fire Company at 7 30 pm prompting other fire companies to be notified but not respond.
The obituary notes John E Boteler aged 72 who died at Utz Hotel New Market after a lingering illness with funeral Wednesday at 3 pm in New Market cemetery. An unrelated medical ad promotes Doans Kidney Pills with a testimonial from John Zollele city auditor, claiming relief after use, priced at 50 cents, Forter Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents.
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